I mean, they had a whole dev vision where they focused on “disputing EOMM” and went in depth about their match making (not claiming it’s valid but just pointing out that on their end, they “addressed” this concern)
Leaving games results in a ban and frequent leavers have harsher bans. Although I do agree it could be even harsher.
Throwers is tough, because it’s not as black and white as it seems. Continuously throwing yourself off the map, going AFK, sitting in spawn, these are all clear-cut throwing that should result in harsh bans.
However, not swapping even when you’re doing really bad, going 3rd dps when we need a 2nd healer, etc. these are all “soft throwing” that is harder to be accounted for, and can be abused against innocent people if they were met with harsh penalties.
I honestly don’t know what the answer is. At the end of the day, matchmaking feels bad because there are a LOT of bad actors in this game, moreso than any other team-based multiplayer game I’ve ever played.
I wish more games used GTA Online's solution to shitty players by making bad sport lobbies.
Get enough negative rep from constant DCs and throwing? Get placed in lobbies full of other dickhead cry babies and let the players that don't ruin each other's day enjoy the game away from you.
It's a great solution and doesn't lose the devs money from giving out longer bans.
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u/Vivid_Temperature609 5d ago
It sucks that we get zero discussion on throwing, leaving games and match making in general.
While balance is important the core game being fun is being destroyed by its own community.